Captiva

Master Cylinder Replacement — RHD

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution in the Preface section.

1. Using a suitable tool, remove the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. Discard the brake fluid into an approved container.
3. Remove the inlet manifold cover, refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement : LE5 or LE9 (2.4L), or Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (3.0L), or the engine sight shield Engine Sight Shield Replacement (2.0L, 2.2L Diesel).
4. If equipped with the 3.0L engine, remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
5. Without disconnecting the hoses, remove and position aside the power steering fluid reservoir, if necessary. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement .
6. Disconnect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.



7. Disconnect the secondary master cylinder brake pipe fitting (1).
8. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
9. Disconnect the primary master cylinder brake pipe fitting (2).
10. Cap the brake pipe fitting and plug the master cylinder outlet port to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.



11. Remove the master cylinder nuts (1).
12. Remove the master cylinder.

1. If installing a new master cylinder, bench bleed the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding .



2. Install the master cylinder to the power vacuum brake booster.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Install the master cylinder nuts (1) and tighten to 13 N·m (115 lb in).



4. Install the secondary master cylinder brake pipe fitting (1) and tighten the fitting to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
5. Install the primary master cylinder brake pipe fitting (2) and tighten the fitting to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).
6. Connect the brake fluid level indicator switch electrical connector.
7. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding : Manual  → Pressure .
8. If removed, install the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement .
9. If equipped with the 3.0L engine, install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
10. Install the inlet manifold cover, refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement : LE5 or LE9 (2.4L), or Intake Manifold Cover Replacement (3.0L), or the engine sight shield Engine Sight Shield Replacement (2.0L, 2.2L Diesel).